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Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your
new dryer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions. .

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number)

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

If you received a
damaged dryer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dryer.

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Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the

front of the dryer behind the door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your dryer. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your dryer.

 For your safety 

 information in this manual must be 

 to 

 

 of 

 or 

 or   prevent property damage, 

 

 or loss of 

 not store or 

 

 or other

 vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of 

 or any other 

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 GAS

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 try   

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do not use any phone in your 

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 your gas 

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neighbor’s phone. 

 the gas 

instruction

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 you 

 reach your gas supplier,

 the fire 

 and 

 must   performed

by a 

 

 

 agency or

the gas 

 drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care

 Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

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To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.

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want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the

service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

First, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

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Summary of Contents for DDE7100R

Page 1: ...es l5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Drying Selections Guide 7 Repair Service 2 Energy Saving Tips 5 Warranty Back Cover Knits Drying Tips 7 13 Loading 6 10 Operating the Dryer 6 7 Timed Drying 7 Permanent Press Drying Tips 7 13 14 Sorting Clothes 6 10 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 11 Drum 11 Exterior 11 Lint Filter 11 Storing the Dryer 11 Models DDE71OOR DDG7180R User Maintenance Instructions 11 GE...

Page 2: ...in this manual must be foMowed to mitie the Mk of fw or e losion or to prevent property damage persod i ury or loss of Me h not store or use gasohe or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of M or any other apptiance T TO YOU S LL GAS M not try to tight any apptice Q not toud any eldd switih do not use any phone in your btiding CIW the room bti or area of Wcupank tiediately d your gas...

Page 3: ...properly h F 9 installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used If you did not receive an hstallation Instructions sheet with your dryer you can obtain one by calling toll free the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances Follow detitis in Installation Instructions Lwate where the temperature is above 5...

Page 4: ...ust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual To Minimize the Possibility of Injury Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes wait until the drum has completely stopped Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up...

Page 5: ... those products or try a dryer added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer Service or performance problems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under tie warranty of this appliance SAW T SE STRUCTIONS Sort clothes by weight so you ...

Page 6: ... sorted right for washing they re sorted right for drying See the How to Sort the Clothes section If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load set the controls for the lighter weight fabrics and remove when dry Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Controls Setting Guide O Drying Selections Select the proper heat for your load 6 Cycle Selector Turn the Cy...

Page 7: ...d size and cycle Selector setting The Cycle Selector advances when the heat is of until it automatically turns off dryer Polyester Kniti Permanent Press Drying Tips DO NOT OVERLOAD REMOVE CLOTHES PLACE ON HANGERS Garments being dried or PROMPTLY To help prevent Permanent press and polyester dewrinkled should tumble freely wrinkling remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed the dryer pr...

Page 8: ...arge Items Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO NOT MACHINE DRY HBERGLASS Normal Timed Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes For first setting set at 20 minutes For second setting set 15 minutes For first setting set at 20 minutes additional settings 5 minutes Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Rubber coated Items Laminated Fabrics Vinyl Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Bathmat...

Page 9: ...estart dryer Tumble on NO HEAT setting as heat may cause alteration in shape color and appearance of such articles Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer Special precaution s must be taken for extra large items Set dryer for 20 minutes then check carefilly Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Make sure th...

Page 10: ...nits e In addition to sorting to reduce Delicates lint collection we m recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible Sort by Color eparatemfro mrommfromm Sort by Weight Separate fl m Heavy Items Light Items rem such as cutiains For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads see the Controls Setting Guide HOW TO LOAD T CLOTmS ...

Page 11: ... to your dryer if such products are sprayed on or caused by pretreatment products have direct contact with the dryer is not covered by your warranty Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a is rust resistant and requires exhaust ducting at least once a year short period of time disconnect no special care the power supply...

Page 12: ...on Improper ducting Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the Installation Instructions Obstruction in exhaust ducting Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily If flexible ducting is used be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to the Installation Instructions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check ho...

Page 13: ...n dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads Too few items in dryer If drying only one article add two or more similar articles even if dry to insure proper tumbling Improper loads Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such as work clothes with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses do not wash or dry Permanent Press with regular laundry Too many clothes ...

Page 14: ...me writies may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If YOU fouow good laundry procedures wd Permanent ess clothes still come out writiled the finish may not be good quality Wso in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic Since its the cotton portion which is treated for Permanent Press a loss or decrease of Permanen...

Page 15: ...expires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices 1 Telecommunication Device for the Deaf Patis andAccessories 800 626 2002 Individu qufified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts sys...

Page 16: ... then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer CenteF 800 626 2000 consumer information sewice Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities Repl...

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